Horsham Race 6 - Noel Smith Memorial Horsham Invitational Drivers Championship (3rd Heat)
YANKEE RAIN (6) led last start and scored in a far better performance at Terang over 2180m, getting home by 4.5 metres. Stepping up a level this time but she is capable of making it two on end. MONSIEUR FLAMEL (7) is going about his business in good style with placings at his last four starts including a second most recently over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 1.2 metres after settling at the rear of the field. Must overcome a very wide draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role again. TORQUE IN HEAVEN (9) is in the mix following a respectable second at his most recent appearance over 2180m at Terang. MEGAWATTS (5) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at Charlton over 2100m.

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2180m at Terang beaten 24 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.90) in 3yo on September 28 at $101. At the start before 7th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton beaten 50 m by Soho Piastri (2:42.80) in 3yo on September 18 at $126. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 2& 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 48.7L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/08/2026 | 58 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 47.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 15 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Yankee Rain, a rival who he faces again; when 40 metres tenth at Terang over 2180m in a race on September 28. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 37.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2026 | 162 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | NR 39 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 29.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 23/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Frankie Under Fire at Stawell over 2180m on September 14 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Yankee Rain at Terang over 2180m on September 28 at $9.50. Has a low draw and has winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2026 | 191 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was 6th-10 beaten 11 m by Imagination Oro (2:01.40) on September 28 at $51. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat was leading by 2.77 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Steel Miki (2:03.30) on September 23 at $11. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/09/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | 570 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2025 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2100m at Charlton was 5th-11 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Krissy (2:33.00) on September 21 at $26. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A M Butt | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Terang (2:40.80) beating Torque In Heaven in on September 28 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 5.6. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 35.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2026 | 175 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Chelsie O'driscoll | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | D K Mcguigan | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Mcguigan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Caledonian Ranger at Ballarat over 2200m on August 26 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second behind Foregone Conclusion at Kilmore over 2180m on September 3 at $4.20. Great chance to break through.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 31.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (Fr1) over 1780m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier, beaten 40 m by Wow You Can Dance (2:10.80) in 4yo+ on March 14 at $41. Maybe later.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Brent Murphy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 76.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P D Rousch | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P D Rousch | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 01/06/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | P D Rousch | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 6th-15.2 beaten 4.5 m by Yankee Rain (2:40.80) on September 28 at $5. Two runs back ran on from midfield and posted a big 5 m win (Sr1) at Stawell (2:12.80) beating Wichita Kansas in on September 14 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 0.4. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 17 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 38.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2026 | 5 | 2& 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Meets Yankee Rain again; when 30 metres eighth at Terang over 2180m in a race on September 28. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Mark Norman | 0 |
| 39.4L | $0.00 |